Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 646
Arcade Archives’ Namco collection is currently on sale with a 30% discount applied to classic arcade titles, including Ordyne and Ridge Racer. Push Square staff member Jamie O’Neill highlighted the promotion as a weekend gaming opportunity, specifically purchasing Arcade Archives Ordyne, a 1988 Namco cute-’em-up title. O’Neill noted that he had previously experienced the game through its PC Engine port, making the discounted digital release an appealing way to revisit the classic. The sale reflects the Arcade Archives series’ ongoing commitment to game preservation, making influential vintage arcade titles accessible to modern players. These digital re-releases play an important role in ensuring that classic Namco games remain playable for contemporary audiences, contributing to the broader preservation of arcade gaming history and maintaining access to influential titles that shaped the gaming industry.